Mahindra XUV700 Dark Edition Teased: Launch On 17th March
The country's largest sport utility vehicle manufacturer, Mahindra Automotive, is gearing up for the launch of the new 2025 XUV700 Dark Edition. Just a few days ago, Mahindra also launched the Scorpio-N Carbon Edition. As per the company, the new model will be launched on March 17th, 2025. The new Mahindra XUV700 Dark Edition will get a few exterior updates and will remain mechanically the same. A new teaser for this upcoming SUV has also been shared.
Mahindra Automotive, via their official X (Twitter) page for XUV700, has shared a teaser for the Mahindra XUV700 Dark Edition. The caption of the post states, “Something stunning is about to be revealed. Get ready to experience the ultimate in style, performance, and elegance.” As for the teaser itself, it says, “Dark, You're Going Down in 5 day7s.”
2025 Mahindra XUV700 Dark Edition: Details
Exterior
On the outside, the new 2025 Mahindra XUV700 will look exactly the same as the current standard model. It will come with the same black front grille and fully blacked-out 18-inch alloy wheels. The Mahindra Scorpio-N Dark Edition is expected to come equipped with dark chrome window lining and a front grille. Apart from these, all the other chrome trims would also be removed from the exterior.
Interior
Moving on to the interior, the XUV700 Dark Edition is expected to get a black-themed dashboard and AC vents. The standard ivory interior theme will be changed to black. It will also get black leatherette seats and a smoked chrome surround on various interior elements. The 10.25-inch connected screens (infotainment and digital instrument gauge cluster) remain the same.
Features
The rest of the features that made the Mahindra XUV700 popular in India will also be retained. These features include Alexa Built-In Functionality, Level 2 ADAS, and dual 10.25-inch HD superscreens. Other notable features of this SUV include wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Adrenox Connect with a subscription, and a plethora of connected car features.
Powertrain Options
As for the powertrain options, the XUV700 Dark Edition will be based on the top-spec variants. This means that it will be offered with two powertrain options, including a 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine making 197 bhp and 380 Nm of torque. Meanwhile, the other engine option is a 2.2-litre diesel engine, which makes 182 bhp and 420 Nm of torque. Transmission options will include a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed torque converter automatic.
Launch Date and Expected Pricing
The Mahindra XUV700 Dark Edition will be launched on March 17th. As for the expected pricing, this blacked-out edition will command a slight premium over the standard top-spec variants. Currently, the top-of-the-line XUV700 variants are priced above Rs 22 lakh.
Mahindra Thar Roxx Dark Edition Also Coming
Apart from this, it has also been reported that the company is planning to launch the Dark Edition of the newly launched Thar Roxx, a five-seater, more practical version of the Thar. It could also get the same blacked-out exterior and interior design. More details on this model will be revealed soon.